Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting'

Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)

How to grow Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Likes regular water and fertilizer, will tolerate part shade. Prefers shade during middle of day in hot weather.

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Purple Sprouting is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Purple Sprouting needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 7.2 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Purple Sprouting from seed

Sow 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Sprouting about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple Sprouting

plant in spring or summer for harvest the following spring.

Purple Sprouting is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Purple Sprouting

Harvest florets in spring, cut and come again.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early spring.